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Gareth Vaughan

About

Gareth is editor of interest.co.nz and has worked for more than 20 years as a financial journalist in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has received awards in the EY Business Journalism Awards, Canon Media Awards, and Shareholders' Association Business Journalism Awards.

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15 years 3 months

Latest articles

Big bank headwinds ease over summer
UBS analysts upgrade earnings forecasts for big Australasian banking groups with mortgage discounting declining and deposit pricing easing
27th Jan 17, 5:05pm
by Gareth Vaughan
UBS analysts upgrade earnings forecasts for big Australasian banking groups with mortgage discounting declining and deposit pricing easing
This week's Top 10
Gareth Vaughan on Trump rallying scientists, Trump & fascism, the most effective anti-left president, economic warfare, books revived by Trumpism, Dutch, Arab takes on Trump & more
27th Jan 17, 10:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan on Trump rallying scientists, Trump & fascism, the most effective anti-left president, economic warfare, books revived by Trumpism, Dutch, Arab takes on Trump & more
'Major implications for bank processes, policies & documentation' from trust reform
Bank lobby group airs concerns for bank funding stemming from government's trust law reform, calls for public information campaign
26th Jan 17, 4:05pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Bank lobby group airs concerns for bank funding stemming from government's trust law reform, calls for public information campaign
Big 4 Australasian banks tipped to borrow A$142b in wholesale funding this year
Morgan Stanley analysts see competition, the impact of lower interest rates & term deposit margin squeeze as the main threats to bank earnings in 2017
26th Jan 17, 1:58pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Morgan Stanley analysts see competition, the impact of lower interest rates & term deposit margin squeeze as the main threats to bank earnings in 2017
NZ company leaves trail of angry Malaysian investors
New Zealand's Venus Financial Markets Limited reportedly under Malaysian police investigation
26th Jan 17, 7:19am
by Gareth Vaughan
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New Zealand's Venus Financial Markets Limited reportedly under Malaysian police investigation
Big bank shares not top of the pops
Declining return on equity and lower dividend yields sees shares in Australasia's big 4 banks lose favour
24th Jan 17, 2:44pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Declining return on equity and lower dividend yields sees shares in Australasia's big 4 banks lose favour
PM distances himself from new Hurricanes jersey sponsor Fullerton Markets
PM Bill English says his attendance at the launch of curious NZ financial service provider Fullerton Markets 'doesn't constitute endorsement'
24th Jan 17, 7:04am
by Gareth Vaughan
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PM Bill English says his attendance at the launch of curious NZ financial service provider Fullerton Markets 'doesn't constitute endorsement'
What happened while we were away
What happened while this newsletter has been away: UDC sold, mortgage rates hiked, bank executive appointments, property market cools & more
23rd Jan 17, 11:35am
by Gareth Vaughan
What happened while this newsletter has been away: UDC sold, mortgage rates hiked, bank executive appointments, property market cools & more
Graeme Wheeler speech to be kept private to 'avoid confusing markets'
Central bank breaks with a 22-year tradition by keeping the Governor's first speech of the year behind closed doors
20th Jan 17, 1:43pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Central bank breaks with a 22-year tradition by keeping the Governor's first speech of the year behind closed doors
This week's Top 10
Gareth Vaughan on combating & lampooning Trump, Wettergate & the liberal legion, China & Trump, the Trump News Network, UK landlords swapping houses for shops & more
20th Jan 17, 10:21am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan on combating & lampooning Trump, Wettergate & the liberal legion, China & Trump, the Trump News Network, UK landlords swapping houses for shops & more
ANZ NZ makes 3 senior executive appointments
Three senior ANZ New Zealand roles filled by internal promotions; Stewart Taylor new CFO with Antonia Watson becoming managing director of retail and business banking
17th Jan 17, 9:54am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Three senior ANZ New Zealand roles filled by internal promotions; Stewart Taylor new CFO with Antonia Watson becoming managing director of retail and business banking
NAB executive Paul Carter shifting to senior BNZ role
BNZ appoints new head of retail banking & marketing who the bank's CEO says has a 'strong track record of lifting customer satisfaction'
16th Jan 17, 1:53pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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BNZ appoints new head of retail banking & marketing who the bank's CEO says has a 'strong track record of lifting customer satisfaction'
The 2016 Interesties Awards
The 2016 Interesties featuring John Key, Donald Trump, Graeme Wheeler, 'maniping,' Metiria Turei, Tony Alexander, Nathan Penny, Nelson's stock exchange, Andrew Little, Chloe Swarbrick, David Hisco, bad hair & a dictator
23rd Dec 16, 5:02am
by Gareth Vaughan
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The 2016 Interesties featuring John Key, Donald Trump, Graeme Wheeler, 'maniping,' Metiria Turei, Tony Alexander, Nathan Penny, Nelson's stock exchange, Andrew Little, Chloe Swarbrick, David Hisco, bad hair & a dictator
RBNZ sets out dual-registration rules for smaller banks
After lobbying from NZ's Chinese govt owned banks, the RBNZ clarifies its rules for the dual registration (local subsidiaries & branches) of small, non-systemic foreign banks
22nd Dec 16, 8:12am
by Gareth Vaughan
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After lobbying from NZ's Chinese govt owned banks, the RBNZ clarifies its rules for the dual registration (local subsidiaries & branches) of small, non-systemic foreign banks
What can we expect from a Play School presenter turned Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister?
The new Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister is once again outside Cabinet. Does this mean National doesn't take oversight of our savings & improving the lot of SMEs seriously?
22nd Dec 16, 5:02am
by Gareth Vaughan
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The new Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister is once again outside Cabinet. Does this mean National doesn't take oversight of our savings & improving the lot of SMEs seriously?
Co-operative Bank CEO Bruce McLachlan quits
CEO Bruce McLachlan leaving The Co-operative Bank for as yet unspecified 'leadership position with another New Zealand business'
20th Dec 16, 1:17pm
by Gareth Vaughan
CEO Bruce McLachlan leaving The Co-operative Bank for as yet unspecified 'leadership position with another New Zealand business'
'Yes we offer our service to NZ retail traders/investors'
Fullerton Markets claims to have applied to the FMA for a licence, the FMA says this is not so
20th Dec 16, 11:17am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Fullerton Markets claims to have applied to the FMA for a licence, the FMA says this is not so
Photos with the PM, high profile sponsorships & unanswered questions
Fullerton Markets - 'Asia’s fastest growing brokerage firm', Bill English, and Wellington: 'The next financial hub of New Zealand'
19th Dec 16, 11:10am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Fullerton Markets - 'Asia’s fastest growing brokerage firm', Bill English, and Wellington: 'The next financial hub of New Zealand'
Banks give the RBNZ's dashboard disclosure plans the thumbs down
Bank lobby group says 'no thanks' to RBNZ's dashboard disclosure proposal, arguing it presents new, complex & potentially irresolvable issues
19th Dec 16, 5:02am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Bank lobby group says 'no thanks' to RBNZ's dashboard disclosure proposal, arguing it presents new, complex & potentially irresolvable issues
Paymark CEO quits as sales process drags on
Paymark CEO Mark Rushworth resigns with the company set to remain on the block into 2017
15th Dec 16, 5:16pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Paymark CEO Mark Rushworth resigns with the company set to remain on the block into 2017
Toyota Finance now NZ's 2nd biggest non-bank financial institution
Vehicle financing growth a key feature of KPMG's annual non-bank financial institution performance survey as P2P's sustainability is questioned
15th Dec 16, 4:31pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Vehicle financing growth a key feature of KPMG's annual non-bank financial institution performance survey as P2P's sustainability is questioned
Going, going, gone - the Fisher & Paykel Finance name
'Flexi Cards' to fully replace Fisher & Paykel Finance name within about 12 months following takeover by Australia's FlexiGroup
14th Dec 16, 4:31pm
by Gareth Vaughan
'Flexi Cards' to fully replace Fisher & Paykel Finance name within about 12 months following takeover by Australia's FlexiGroup
Net interest margins drop at all five big banks
Combined profit, net interest margins and dividends fall across New Zealand's big 5 banks as 3 post quarterly mortgage growth of more than $1 billion
13th Dec 16, 4:30pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Combined profit, net interest margins and dividends fall across New Zealand's big 5 banks as 3 post quarterly mortgage growth of more than $1 billion
Real estate agents get 18 months to comply with anti-money laundering bill, once it's passed
Govt to stick with 3 anti-money laundering supervisors as it moves to drag real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and others into the anti-money laundering net
13th Dec 16, 11:17am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Govt to stick with 3 anti-money laundering supervisors as it moves to drag real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and others into the anti-money laundering net
NZ big banks 'at risk of losing parts, or all of their business'
EY consumer banking survey suggests just 48% of New Zealanders feel complete trust in their banks to keep their money safe and protect their personal information
13th Dec 16, 5:02am
by Gareth Vaughan
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EY consumer banking survey suggests just 48% of New Zealanders feel complete trust in their banks to keep their money safe and protect their personal information